Last week, a piece of moon rock was sold for over six hundred thousand dollars.

As a moon lover, I find seeing the moon reassuring, and a bit magical. Be it in its crescent form, a huge, round harvest moon guiding you home on a late summer’s night, or an Autumnal moon signifying the drawing of Winter, and the spooks and ghouls of Halloween, the moon is unquestionably iconic – and she knows a thing or two about branding!

A meditative summer moon, melts into the ocean, floating above sailing boats, and reflected onto the twinkling ocean beneath. It is undeniably romantic in its ethereal glow and wisdom.

And yet here was a piece of moonrock that resembled a glorified cow-pat.

The piece apparently fell to the Earth as a lunar meteorite, landing in Africa, and is one of the largest moon rocks ever to be found on our planet. And it’s brown and crusty (apparently due to searing by extreme heat, as it fell to earth.)

This got me thinking about gifts. Those of you who know me, know that I’m big on helping find clients gifts that have meaning.

Now, since moon bought back by astronauts belongs to the government, it’s extremely difficult to get a piece of the lunar pie. Given the moons mythical status in many cultures…that’s potentially one very special gift!

The undisclosed winning bidder for the piece of moon came from the Ha Nam Province in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Mid-Autumn festival is traditionally held under a full moon – representing the fullness and prosperity of life. Traditionally sticky, paste filled mooncakes are gifted and served in both Vietnam and China during this time. But what better gift than a slice of real moon! Or six – the recently auctioned lunar meteorite came in six fragments…

Still, I’d rather celebrate the full moon with a moon-faced necklace from Anthony Lent, or a twinkling waxing waning moon from Andrea Fohrman…

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Aleksandra Olenska, The-Style-Whisperer. Passionate about empowering individuals with elegant living, through life and style coaching and styling

Aleksandra Olenska is a Style and Life Coach and Consultant, The-Style-Whisperer, whose work spans a global client base, and is frequently featured in top media outlets. Through confidential in-person and online coaching and styling, groups, events and programs, she gives clients the tools they need to live more elegant and fulfilling lives.

Having worked in the international luxury sector for brands including Chanel and Celine, Aleksandra brings her cultural expertise, European heritage and compassionate nature to private clients, working holistically, with home, wardrobe, art, gifts, wellness and beyond, leaving clients feeling empowered, inspired, making greater professional and social impressions, and feeling more confident and in control.

Aleksandra also helps individuals to move towards their dreams in the fashion industry.

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